Dr. Chinedu Imo
LecturerFederal University Wukari, Nigeria
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry from Abia State University, Nigeria
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- Imo, C., K.A. Arowora, C.S. Ezeonu, J. Ikwebe, O.E. Yakubu, N.G. Imo and G.C. Danlami, 2021. Biochemical and histological effects of ethanolic extracts of fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense on liver and kidney function in male albino rats. Futur. J. Pharm. Sci., Vol. 7. 10.1186/s43094-021-00187-6.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., S.V. Tatah, N.G. Imo, M.S. Abu, E.R. Yohann, O.P. Emm and J. Kanu, 2020. Hematological effects of palm kernel oil, olive oil, crude oil and honey in male albino rats. Asian J. Anim. Sci., 14: 75-79.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., S.M. Abu, O.P. Emmanuel and K.S. Yusuf, 2020. Phytochemical constituents and mineral composition of fruits of Solanum melongena and Cucumis sativus. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. 7: 26-36.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., 2020. Phytochemical Constituents of Palm Oil. JBR 6: 57-61.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., 2020. Chemical Constituents of Olive Oil Commonly Sold in Wukari, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. 7: 37-44.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C. and E.M. Ijagem 2020. Evaluation of Chemical Constituents of Crude Oil. JBR 6: 79-83.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Arowora, K.A., F.B. Oluwabamiwo, C. Imo, A.J. Kukoyi, K.C. Ugwuoke and V.O. Eneji, 2020. Proximate composition and aflatoxin levels in some selected grain crops sold in taraba and benue states, nigeria. J. Biol. Sci., 20: 112-115.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, K.A. Arowora, C.S. Ezeonu, I.J. Opara, C.J. Nwaogwugwu and C.J. Anigbo, 2019. Chemical composition of Cyperus esculentus nut and Phoenix dactylifera fruit. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 408-415.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C. and J.S. Za'aku, 2019. Medicinal properties of ginger and garlic: A Review. Curr. Trends Biomed. Eng. Biosci., Vol. 18 10.19080/CTBEB.2019.18.555985.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ezeonu, C.S., V.S. Tatah, C. Imo, E. Mamma, M.H. Mayel, A.J. Kukoyi and I.A. Jeji, 2019. Inhibitory effect of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of neem parts on fungal rot disease of Solanum tuberosum. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 22: 206-213.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Umaru, I.J., C. Imo, K. Arowora, S.V. Tatah and H.A. Umaru, 2018. Cytotoxicity and antioxidant potentials of barringtonia asiatica essential oil. Drug Designing Intellectual Prop. Int. J., Vol. 2 10.32474/DDIPIJ.2018.02.000131.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Kukoyi, A.J., K.A. Arowora, C. Imo, M.H. Mayel and S.B. Sarduana, 2018. Effects of various volumes of red wine on liver function of male wistar rats. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 3: 79-82.
- Kukoyi, A.J., K.A. Arowora, C. Imo and Y. Abongaby, 2018. Effects of administering soft drinks on some biochemical parameters and histopathology of liver in wistar rats. Int. J. Med. Sci. Dent. Res., 1: 11-19.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., O.E. Yakubu, N.G. Imo, I.S. Udegbunam, S.V. Tatah and O.J. Onukwugha, 2018. Proximate, mineral and phytochemical composition of Piper guineense seeds and leaves. J. Biol. Sci., 18: 329-337.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., O.E. Yakubu, N.G. Imo, I.S. Udegbunam and O.J. Onukwugha, 2018. Chemical composition of Xylopia aethiopica fruits. Am. J. Physiol. Biochem. Pharmacol., 7: 48-53.
CrossRef | - Imo, C., K.A. Arowora, C.S. Ezeonu, O.E. Yakubu, C.D. Nwokwu, N.C. Azubuike and Y.G. Sallah, 2018. Effects of ethanolic extracts of leaf, seed and fruit of Datura metel L. on kidney function of male albino rats. J. Tradit. Complement. Med., (In Press). 10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.09.001.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., C.S. Ezeonu, N.G. Imo and C.J. Anigbo, 2018. Proximate, mineral and phytochemical composition of Cocos nucifera nut. Asian J. Biochem., 13: 9-14.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., C.D.U. Nwokwu, E. Mamma, M.H. Mayel, A.J. Kukoyi and A.D. Apaji, 2018. Effects of ethanolic extracts of Phoenix dactylifera fruit, Cyperus esculentus Nut and Cocos nucifera Nut on selected indices of kidney function in male albino rats. J. Applied Sci., 18: 116-121.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ezeonu, C.S., K.A. Arowora, C. Imo and I.N.E. Onwurah, 2018. Bioethanol production from fungal treated rice husks fermented with bakers Saccharomyces cerevisiae and yeast isolates from palm wine. J. Fundam. Renewable Energy Appl., Vol. 8 10.4172/2090-4541.1000262.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ezeonu, C.S., C. Imo, D.I. Agwaranze, A. Iruka and A. Joseph, 2018. Antifungal effect of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of neem leaves, stem bark and seeds on fungal rot diseases of yam and cocoyam. Chem. Biol. Technol. Agri., Vol. 5 10.1186/s40538-018-0130-3.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, C. Imo and H.A. Ogwoni, 2017. Spermatogenic and haematological effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Hymenocardia acida stem bark on aluminium-induced toxicity in male Wistar rats. Insights Biomed., Vol. 2, No. 1. .
Direct Link | - Yakubu, O.E., O. Olawale, K.A. Arowora and C. Imo, 2017. Biochemical changes in haematological and liver function parameters in intoxicated male albino rats treated with Hymenocardia acida leaves ethanolic extract. Insights Biomed., Vol. 2. 10.21767/2572-5610.100010.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Stephen, E.C., A.K. Adebisi, C. Imo and A.A. Samuel, 2017. Chemical composition of water lily (Nymphaea lotus) bulbs. Am. J. Food Sci. Nutr., 4: 7-12.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, N.G. Imo, K.A. Arowora, A.J. Kukoyi and S.S. Zachariah, 2017. Effects of ethanolic extracts of Datura metel parts on liver function of male Albino rats. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 2: 848-852.
- Imo, C., 2017. Protective effects of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium on antioxidant indices of acetaminophen-induced toxicity in albino rats. Health Sci. Res., 4: 6-9.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., 2017. Phytochemical and proximate composition of parts of Euphorbia hyssopifolia. AASCIT J. Biol., 3: 30-33.
- Awache, I., I. Chinedu, M.N. Yakubu, A. Ubandoma, M. Gero and M.N. Ononimu, 2017. Phytochemical potentials and the in-vitro antibacterial activity of Phyllantus niruri (Chanca Piedra) extracts on some enteric pathogens. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 2: 39-45.
Direct Link | - Arowora, K.A., C.S. Ezeonu, C. Imo, F.T. Dada and K.C. Ugwuoke, 2017. Chemical composition of polished rice (Royal stallion) and local varietal rice (sipi) sold in Wukari, Taraba State. UNIOSUN J. Sci., 2: 54-59.
- Arowora, K.A., C.S. Ezeonu, C. Imo and E. Udeogu, 2017. Quantification of protein and amino acid composition in some oilseeds. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 2: 8-11.
Direct Link | - Arowora, K.A., C.S. Ezeonu, C. Imo and C.G. Nkaa, 2017. Protein levels and amino acids composition in some leaf vegetables sold at Wukari in Taraba State, Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Sci. Applic., 4: 19-24.
Direct Link | - Arowora, K.A., C. Imo, C.S. Ezeonu and A.B. Isa, 2017. Effects of administering ethanolic extracts of Datura metel on blood sugar and serum protein levels in male albino rats. Health Sci. Res., 4: 17-20.
Direct Link | - Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, C. Imo, S.M.C. Udeh, M. Abdulrahaman and M.O. Ogri, 2016. Modulation of some biochemical complications arising from alloxan-induced diabetic conditions in rats treated with Senna occidentalis leaf extract. J. Applied Biol. Biotechnol., 4: 51-56.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Yakubu, O.E., O.F.C. Nwodo, C. Imo, M. Abdulrahaman and L.B. Uyeh, 2016. Effects of Vitex doniana leaf extract on aluminium-induced toxicity in male albino Wistar rats. J. Applied Biol. Biotechnol., 4: 37-40.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Uhegbu, F.O., C. Imo and C.H. Onwuegbuchulam, 2016. Lipid lowering, hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of Chromolaena odorata (L) and Ageratum conyzoides (L) ethanolic leaf extracts in albino rats. J. Med. Plants Stud., 4: 155-159.
Direct Link | - Uhegbu, F.O., C. Imo and C.H. Onwuegbuchulam, 2016. Hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antioxidant activities of Musa paradisiaca, Normalis (Plantain) supplemented diet on alloxan induced-diabetic albino rats. Asian J. Biochem., 11: 162-167.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Nwokwu, C.D.U., A.I. Ukoha, C. Imo and O. Otitoju, 2016. Comparative evaluation of phytochemical content of sun-dried and oven-dried ripe pulps of Cucurbita pepo L. cultivars and Citrullus lanatus Thunb. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 1: 327-331.
- Imo, C., K.A. Arowora, I. Awache and Z.R. Abdullahi, 2016. Haematological effects of ethanolic leaf, seed and fruit extracts of Datura metel on male albino rats. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 1: 509-512.
- Arowora, K.A., C. Imo, C.S. Ezeonu and Z.I. Muhammad, 2016. Effects of ethanolic extracts of Datura metel on blood lipid profile of male albino rats. Int. J. Scient. Rep., 2: 248-252.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Uhegbu, F.O., C. Imo and N.G. Ifeanacho, 2015. Effect of exposure of male albino rats to kerosene, diesel and petrol on kidney function. Int. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 4: 12-18.
Direct Link | - Uhegbu, F.O., C. Imo and A.E. Ugbogu, 2015. Some biochemical changes in serum of female albino rats administered aqueous extract of Piper guineense Schumach seeds. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 8: 1-7.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Uhegbu, F.O., C. Imo and A.E. Ugbogu, 2015. Effect of aqueous extract of Piper guineense seeds on some liver enzymes, antioxidant enzymes and some hematological parameters in albino rats. Int. J. Plant Sci. Ecol., 1: 167-171.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, N.G. Ifeanacho and N.C. Azubuike, 2015. Histological and hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium Benth in acetaminophen-induced hepatic toxicity in male albino rats. Int. J. Prev. Med. Res., 1: 217-226.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, I. Elekwa, N.G. Ifeanacho and U.C. Solomon, 2015. Lipid profile and haematological effects of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium Benth. against acetaminophen-induced toxicity in albino rats. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 10: 73-76.
- Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu and N.G. Ifeanacho, 2015. Effect of exposure to inhalation of selected petroleum products on liver function of male albino rats: A comparative study. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 9: 99-105.
- Imo, C. and F.O. Uhegbu, 2015. Renal protective effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium Benth in acetaminophen-induced renal toxicity in male albino rats. Am. Chem. Sci. J., 8: 1-10.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C. and F.O. Uhegbu, 2015. Phytochemical analysis of Gongronema latifolium Benth leaf using gas chromatographic flame ionization detector. Int. J. Chem. Biomol. Sci., 1: 60-68.
Direct Link | - Chinyere, G.C., K.U. Osuocha and C. Imo, 2015. Influence of lokpa cattle market wastes on agricultural soil quality. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 9: 390-395.
Direct Link | - Osuocha, K.U., E.C. Chukwu, A.S. Ezekwe, C. Imo, C. Chukwudoruo and J.C. Ikpo, 2014. Heavy metal bioaccumulation of selected tuber crops from Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, South East, Nigeria. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 5: 136-140.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, N.G. Ifeanacho, O. Egbeigwe and A.S. Ezekwe, 2014. Biochemical and histological changes associated with methanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium in acetaminophen-induced hepatic toxicity in Wistar albino rats. Int. J. Biomol. Biomed., 4: 1-7.
Direct Link | - Ibe, C., C.C. Jacobs, C. Imo, K.U. Osuocha and M.U. Okoronkwo, 2014. Evaluation of the antioxidant activities of Psidium guajava and Aloe vera. Br. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 397-406.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, C.K. Imo, N.G. Ifeanacho, K.U. Osuocha and C. Ibe, 2013. Acute administration of aqueous extract of Garcinia kola on daily blood glucose level and selected biochemical indices in longevity Wistar albino rats. Int. J. Microbiol. Mycol., 1: 7-12.
Direct Link | - Imo, C., F.O. Uhegbu, C.K. Imo and N.G. Ifeanacho, 2013. Ameliorating effect and haematological activities of methanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium in acetaminophen-induced hepatic toxicity in Wistar albino rats. Int. J. Biosci., 3: 183-188.
Direct Link | - Uhegbu, F.O. and I. Chinedu, 2012. Biochemical effects and antioxidant activities of methanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium in acetaminophen-induced hepatic toxicity in Wistar albino rats. Sciencia J., 1: 116-121.